K, so, question for you CanBus/ECM guru's. I'll preface this question by saying I'm electrical engineer, but not in the field of automotive. Doing the physical wiring myself is easy, wires and schematics don't bother me.

I have an '08 plain jane "X" (well, not so plain jane. check my profile). I picked up a (nearly) new Rubicon electronic Anti-Sway bar off a 2013. This guy bought a brand new Rubi, drove it 80 miles, then tore it down for RockJock 60's, Atlas, big lift, beadlocks, hemi swap, the works. I got the sway bar!

I have done a LOT of investigating, and found I can buy the wiring harness, Mopar P/N 68002996aa from Quadratec, and instructions on how to wire it to power and the CanBus. I also found these instructions that instruct the dealer on how to reprogram my PCM to enable the swaybar feature on the CanBus HERE--http://www.quadratec.com/Assets/Installation/98417.pdf

NOTE--- I have read several threads about removing the PC Board inside the sway bar and just running power thru a toggle switch. I've also seen the mechanical kit that removes everything, motor and all and just just crank a knob to move the sway bar plunger. That's NOT what I'm looking to do. I'm looking for clean, factory operation as if it were in a Rubi.

And also worth noting, I already have the standard sway bar disconnect links. I'm looking to replace the "X" bar with the Rubi bar.

Yes, it will work. You can buy a programmer and activate the sway bar disconnect yourself if you want to.

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Yes, it will work. You can buy a programmer and activate the sway bar disconnect yourself if you want to.

I know with a programmer you can deactivate and reactivate when it came from the factory with e-disco.
But, are you sure a programmer can activate the feature when the JK came from the factory without the e-disco?

I suppose, there are "programers" that will integrate the edisco sway bar, but

With the Rubi, the ECU demands you be in 4lo/4hi, before it will disco and at 18 mph, many funny elex things are supposed to happen with the edisco and 14 mph is the (supposed) optimum speed for the swaybar to stay disco'd-

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If the OP gets the wiring from the dealer for his year, then it should work fine...all the ECM sends to the unit is a voltage or no voltage in the end...I have been told that the ECM has all the functions programmed in and all you have to do is activate them...similar to cruise control, all there, all it takes is the harness/control and to be activated.

08 JK 23S - Colorado Jeep Club No. 204
Too much to list - see my profile for details on build
16 JK Rubi with all the trimmings
NRA Life member
"It takes a special kind of stupid to believe criminals will follow gun laws."
I do not consider myself a smartass. I point out the obvious, search for the truth, and speak fluent sarcasm. I am, by experience, an accomplished curmudgeon.

If the OP gets the wiring from the dealer for his year, then it should work fine...all the ECM sends to the unit is a voltage or no voltage in the end...I have been told that the ECM has all the functions programmed in and all you have to do is activate them...similar to cruise control, all there, all it takes is the harness/control and to be activated.

Yes, but can an after-market programmer do it as suggested above?
The instructions that come with the kit indicate there is more to it than just telling it to activate.

I think it will work. A dealer will have to update the VIN and then flash the jeep. It may take as much as 15 minutes for it to start working after the flash. This is assuming the option is available in the option list for your VIN.

I'm the OP. Thanks for all the info so far. I have a Superchips TrailDash. However, even though the Trail dash can do it(according to the manual), I just went down and checked, mine does not have the feature enabled. One of the menu screens is supposed to include activating and deactiving the Rubi sway bar option.
Would that work without a trip to the dealer? Can a phone call to Superchips get it enabled?

I'm the OP. Thanks for all the info so far. I have a Superchips TrailDash. However, even though the Trail dash can do it(according to the manual), I just went down and checked, mine does not have the feature enabled. One of the menu screens is supposed to include activating and deactiving the Rubi sway bar option.
Would that work without a trip to the dealer? Can a phone call to Superchips get it enabled?

What has been discussed is whether or not a programmer can activate the e-disco feature on a JK that did not have it from the factory.
I don't recall anyone trying it in the past.
A phone call to SuperChips may get you an answer.

edit to add:
It looks like the ProCal will turn on this feature on a JK that did not have it from the factory.

Automatic SmartBar System (ASBS) Mode Description:
This mode allows the user to activate or deactivate the vehicle’s Automatic Smartbar System (ASBS). The ASBS is an electronic module that disconnects the front sway bar.
For vehicles that were built with this feature, removal of the module will constantly illuminate the “Sway Bar” lamp on the dash. For vehicles that were built without this feature, addition of the module will not by itself enable the system.
For either circumstance, the AEV ProCal can activate or deactivate the ASBS.

Notes: Installing or removing the module must be done prior to using the ProCal Module.

Procedure: Consult the Quick Reference Guide and set the DIP switches accordingly. With the engine off and ignition on, plug the module into the OBD port and wait for the horn to sound. If the horn does not sound, consult the troubleshooting section of these instructions.